Chaos on the rail: Trains between Hanover and Berlin massively affected!

Chaos on the rail: Trains between Hanover and Berlin massively affected!

Hannover, Deutschland - It is an uncomfortable day for train travelers who are traveling between Hanover, Wolfsburg and Berlin. All signs indicate patience and flexibility, because the railway line between Hanover and Berlin near Gardelegen, Saxony-Anhalt, is currently standing still due to a tragic accident. According to Hannoversche General Many long -distance trains from Deutsche Bahn are the result. Connections that lead via Wolfsburg are particularly affected, where the trains do not stop at the moment.

The situation is tense, because not only the connection between the big cities is affected, but also important routes such as Cologne/Düsseldorf - Hannover - Berlin or Berlin - Braunschweig - Frankfurt (M) - Mannheim - Basel. Alternatively, the trains now hold in Braunschweig, Magdeburg and Berlin Gesundbrunnen, which means a change for many travelers.

what exactly happened?

The route closure was caused in the early morning by an unfortunate accident in which a person was recorded. The blocking is expected to continue until the morning and leads to massive disabilities in long -distance transport, whereby the disorders could last until December 16, reports Reisere reporter . Customers have to expect enormous delays of over 90 minutes, especially for ICE trains from NRW, and there are also numerous stops when connected by Switzerland.

For travelers between Berlin and North Rhine-Westphalia there is a transfer connection via Hamburg, while travelers who want to go to the south should change via Frankfurt. This means additional planning and possibly longer travel times. To relax the situation, replacement buses between Wolfsburg and Hanover every hour to compensate for the rigid rail connections.

rights of travelers in the event of a fault

What can travelers do in this situation? If your journey is affected by delays or failures, the rights are clearly regulated. With a delay of more than 60 minutes there is a refund of 25%, with over 120 minutes even 50% of the fare, as can be read on the website of bahn.de . For the reimbursement you have to submit a confirmation of the delay by train employees.

with a missed connection or if the trip has to be canceled, you have the option of having your ticket reimbursed in a DB travel center. Regardless of this, however, if you miss a connecting flight due to the delay, the train cannot offer any compensation. In emergencies, however, the railway must ensure accommodation and return transport - it is therefore worth keeping the documents well.

in this sense, remains patient and regularly inform yourself about the current connections online or via the app. So you are well prepared for the current challenges and can enjoy your journey despite the inconvenience!